When I first came to college, I never imagined myself joining a sorority. I didn't really understand the point and I pretty much just shut out the whole thought of Greek Life, before I really even gave it a chance. I think I was mostly nervous about not knowing what to expect, when joining. After being in since my Sophomore year, I can honestly say that it was one of the best decisions I've made thus far.

A sorority is so much more than what it looks like from the outside-it's one of those things that you can't understand from the outside looking in but you also can't explain it from the inside looking out. It's amazing, entertaining, loving, stressful at times, but most importantly it's a home.

A sorority is wanting to go to the dining hall and never having to worry about being alone, because chances are at least 5 people want to join you. It's uploading a selfie and having your sisters hype you up non-stop. It's going through a break-up and your big forcing you to eat pickles and ice cream with her in bed. It's never being alone on your worst or best days. It's making a name for yourself on and off campus. It's being involved in the community. It's helping mold yourself into a person you can be happy with.

A sorority is getting your Big, Little, La/Ga, and New Member Class and not really knowing what to expect but holding out hope that it's something great and in the end, it's even better than great.

A sorority is seriously just like an extended family. There's drama and arguing, at times, but there's also constant support and shoulders to lean on. Joining a sorority forces you to learn a lot about yourself as well as the many sisters you're joining with and once you have that bond with someone, it isn't easily broken.

Being in a sorority for me has taught me many valuable lessons. I think one of the wisest things I can take away from this is "not to attend every argument you're invited to"-drama is inevitable but the way you handle yourself really shines light on you as a person. It's hard at times, but it always gets easier.

I can't thank Alpha Sigma Tau Gamma Iota Chapter enough for giving me the friends of a lifetime and an experience that I wouldn't have had without joining. I've gained some of my best friends in this chapter and I don't regret a thing about it.